The Cattle Business Weekly
  • Iowa Carcass Challenge is complete

    Iowa Carcass Challenge is complete

    This year, 75 steers were entered into the contest from various breeders across the state with several different breed compositions represented. The steers were delivered in November and harvested at the Tyson plant in Dakota City the last week of April.
  • Junior Nationals: When and where

    Junior Nationals: When and where

    Numerous cattle breeds will be hosting their Junior National events this summer. Here is a roundup of several of the breeds.

  • Junior Red Angus member received scholarships

    The Red Angus Association of America Junior Activities Committee is pleased to name each of the following five Junior Red Angus members as recipients of a $1,000 college scholarship.

  • Stockmen’s Feedlot Tour will visit lots near Spiritwood, Marion

    The tour will include stops at Elston Feedlot, Scott Feedlot and Bear Creek Ranch.
  • Justin Moore to headline Prime Time Gala

    Justin Moore to headline Prime Time Gala

    Tickets for the concert go on sale to the public this Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:00AM at the KELOLAND Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket prices range from $29.50 to $69.50 for the concert only.
  • Iowa’s Best Burger is at Café Beaudelaire in Ames

    Iowa’s Best Burger is at Café Beaudelaire in Ames

    The restaurant is located in the heart of Iowa State University’s campus-town and serves food with a Latin flavor to Ames’ temporary student population and permanent residents.
  • Red Angus Association releases two new EPDs

    Red Angus Association releases two new EPDs

    Dry Matter Intake and Average Daily Gain are the newest EPDs offered
  • Iowa cattle producers concerned about labor shortages

    Iowa cattle producers concerned about labor shortages

    Labor issues in agriculture, both on the farm and in related business, such as processing plants, has become an urgent issue, according to Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members.Labor issues in agriculture, both on the farm and in related business, such as processing plants, has become an urgent issue, according to Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members.Reports from packers in the midwest indicate that labor shortages have had a direct impact on the amount of cattle slaughtered over the past couple of years.Reports from packers in the midwest indicate that labor shortages have had a direct impact on the amount of cattle slaughtered over the past couple of years.Labor issues in agriculture, both on the farm and in related business, such as processing plants, has become an urgent issue, according to Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members.Labor issues in agriculture, both on the farm and in related business, such as processing plants, has become an urgent issue, according to Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members.Labor issues in agriculture, both on the farm and in related business, such as processing plants, has become an urgent issue, according to Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members.
    Labor issues in agriculture, both on the farm and in related business, such as processing plants, has become an urgent issue, according to Iowa Cattlemen’s Association members.
  • Finalists named for 2018 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award

    Finalists named for 2018 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award

    Sand County Foundation, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association and the South Dakota Grassland Coalition are proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Leopold Conservation Award®.
  • Connealy to be honored with UNL animal science award

    Connealy to be honored with UNL animal science award

    The inaugural awards will recognize the outstanding accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate alumni, and the contributions individuals have made to the department through their commitment to the industry.
  • Hay exports hitting new highs

    Hay exports hitting new highs

    Hay exports surpassed $1 billion in 2012 and continue to climb.  Hay export values increased 5% last year reaching $1.3 billion.  Even though most of the growth was in alfalfa hay, other hay values jumped in 2017 also.

  • In the Cattle Markets: Tariffs and beef trade

    Beef exports were up 9 percent on a tonnage basis and 21 percent in value year-over-year during January 2018 according to a recent report by USMEF and data from USDA.

  • Region’s food banks critical of President Trump’s Harvest Boxes

    As part of his proposal, Trump suggested using pre-packaged Harvest Boxes to be delivered to those in need. The food pantries in the region disagree with this approach.

  • Rabobank pleads guilty, agrees to pay over $360M for laundering drug money, more

    In pleading guilty, Rabobank admitted to conspiring with several former executives to defraud the United States by unlawfully impeding the OCC’s ability to regulate the bank, and to obstruct an examination by the OCC of its operations throughout California, including its Calexico and Tecate bank branches. 
  • Changes in S.D. 4-H

    Changes in S.D. 4-H


    Weigh-back process eliminated for SD State Fair, YQCA requirements set for 2019
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